Illinois DCFS director steps down from position

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith announced his resignation on Wednesday.

'How dare you?': Chicago residents call out Johnson over proposed migrant housing at fieldhouse

Amidst an influx of migrant buses making their way to Chicago, city officials are issuing warnings that the number of buses arriving from the Texas border could reach as high as 25 each day.

Judge issues limited gag order after Trump sends disparaging post about court clerk

A New York judge has imposed a limited gag order with a stern warning after Donald Trump disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial.

University of Chicago to house collection of banned books for public access

The University of Chicago announced a plan to build a collection of books that have been historically banned, which would allow these books to be open to the public.

Acts of hate, extremism up significantly in Illinois: report
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A new report from the Anti-Defamation League released a new report Tuesday, stating that acts of hate and extremism are on the rise in Illinois.

Hunter Biden enters plea, and Day 2 of Trump fraud trial
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Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal gun charges, while former President Trump again appeared in court for Day 2 of his civil fraud trial.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed
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Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges filed after his earlier deal imploded, setting the case on a track toward a possible trial in 2024 while his father is campaigning for reelection.

Cook County unveils groundbreaking plan for digital inclusion
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Bringing everyone in Cook County digitally together is the goal of a first-of-its-kind plan announced in honor of Digital Inclusion Week. This really became apparent during the pandemic with business meetings and school all moving online. Those who didn't have home access to the internet or computers were left behind.